The human eyes can distinguish about 10 millions of colors. It is an organ of a body that reacts to light and various purposes. It is made up of three coats fibrous tunic, vascular tunic and retina. Fibrous tunic compiled with the cornea and sclerosis is the outermost layers. Vascular tunic that comprises with iris, choroid and ciliary body are the middle layer coast and retina is the innermost coast of the eyes. Eyes are known as one of the most used organ of the body it is the window of the world. If you lose your eyes the remaining body function seems to be blocked. It has been noticed that as a person grows old their vision keeps on reducing. One may use the initial precaution to maintain the eyesight as like eating healthy food, giving regular check up to the eyes, applying cucumber on the eyes, regularly practicing eye exercises, using sunglasses and avoiding lenses. These are various ways to maintain your eyes from getting harmed. Here is the list of 10 ways to take care of the eyes.
1) USES OF CUCUMBER ON YOUR EYES
Cucumber carries Asorbic acid and Caffeic acid that forbid water retention. It is the natural treatment to get rid of redness and dermatitis from the eyes. Apply the slice of cucumber mildly against eyelids for at least 10 minutes before going to bed. Green tea bag is another option to prevent puffiness from the eyes. Soak the tea bag in cold water for a few minutes and apply it over the eyes probably for 30 minutes. It helps reduce the redness of the eyes.
2) DEVELOP THE HABITS OF EATING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Carrot is known as one of the best vegetable to maintain healthy eyes. It holds beta carotene loaded with antioxidant that cuts down the risk of devolution macular. Broccoli, bell peppers, Brussels sprouts, Sweet potatoes and spinach are some of the vegetables that contain vitamin c and lutein. It greatly helps maintain good eyes and keep them healthy. Sardines and wild salmon would be the option to maintain good eyes because it comprises omega-3 and omega-3s fats, which protect small blood vessels in the eyes.
3) AVOID USING CONTACT LENS
Wearing contact lens may give the permanent damage and discomfort to the eyes. As it need a regular supply of oxygen. Contact lens comes in various colors and in distinct numbers that are used according to the requirement of the person. The doctors advise not to sleep with contact lenses because that blocks the flow of oxygen to the eyes. Do not use contact lenses more than 20 hours it causes severe adverse effects to the eyes. Remove the lenses while driving a bike or open car because stain gets stuck to the eyes, which may admit accident. Avoid using lenses while swimming it may get washed away.
4) AVOID USING COMPUTER FOR A LONGER PERIOD
A continues use of computers may dry your eyes that ease up the stains to get into your eyes. It may also give the dark circle around your eyes. Keeping computer screen too dark or too bright may cause muscle fatigue and swelling in the eyes. Try to keep the brightness of the computer in average level. Keep blinking your eyes in every 30 seconds it may reduce the dryness of your eyes.
5) AVOID READING IN DIM LIGHT
Reading in the dim light is seen a very bad habit in many of the children. It may cause eye pain that indirectly admits headache. Take a gap if you get tired and relax your eyes. Reading in insufficient light may reduce your eye vision.
6) MAINTAIN REGULAR EXERCISE OF THE EYES
Maintain a regular exercise and yoga to keep your eyes healthy.
Rub your hand until it gets warm and then keep your palm on the eyes and give them rest for at least 15 seconds.
Give a Massage to your eyes by soaking the towel in hot and cold water and then apply it to your eyes.
Try focusing on an object, which is near to you and far from you, repeat this exercise for 5 times or more than that.
Place your thumb in front of your eyes slowly takes it far and brings it near. Practice this exercise multiple times it helps maintain the vision of the eyes. You can use any of the objects rather than the thumb.
Sit straight and rotate your eyes in a circular motion from left to right and then right to left.
Apply gently your three fingers on the upper eyelid and rotate it for at least 5 times.
A proper sleep gives relaxation and oxygen to the eyes.
7) USE EYE DROP TO REDUCE ALLERGY.
An allergic person may use allergy reducing eye drop. This helps remove the stain itchiness and redness from the eyes. Read the label of eye drops properly most of the eye drops are advised not to use while wearing contact lenses. Ensure that you are not using any eye drop without seeking proper prescription from your doctor.
8) WEAR GOGGLES
Wearing goggles is one of the best ways to save the eyes from the stain mostly importantly when you riding a bike. Riding a bike without proper eye care may damage to your natural eye lenses. For bike riding purchase goggles that you can wear both in the morning and for the evening time. Use UV (ultra violet) protective glasses or sunglasses to prevent your eyes from the harmful sun rays.
9) REGULAR CHECKUP
Go for regular eye checkups; this will help you identify if you have any eye problem and you can start with an appropriate treatment at a very early stage.
10) UNDERGO THE TREATMENT OF DANDRUFF
According to a recent study excessive dandruff in the hair or in eyebrows may affect your eyes. It gives dry rashes on the eyes that turn into red after rubbing continuously. Use anti-dandruff shampoo to reduce dandruff and to keep the eyes safe.